AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHarvest Costs: Diesel prices remain near record highs as U.S. farmers bring in crops; temporary fuel-rule relief offers only partial help. Weather Risks: Extreme rain has left Manitoba farmers facing their worst harvest in more than a decade, while erratic weather is also adding to Kenyan farmers’ financial and mental-health pressures. EU Farm Funding: Ireland’s proposed €141 billion cut to the bloc’s next budget has farm groups warning that the Common Agricultural Policy is at risk. Soil and Inputs: Bangladesh faces growing environmental concerns as heavy pesticide and chemical-fertiliser use degrades soil and threatens long-term productivity. Farm Technology: Drones are gaining ground in India’s Rayalaseema region, where farmers use them to spray crops faster amid labour shortages; the state offers an 80% purchase subsidy. Food Security: Tanzania’s food self-sufficiency rose to 133%, though officials say malnutrition and child stunting remain challenges.
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